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Americans for Prosperity Action Announces New Endorsements in 2024 House Races

AFP Action on September 20, 2023

Arlington, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced a new wave of endorsements across key races for the U.S. House of Representatives.

AFP Action will support former Ohio State Representative Craig Riedel (OH-09), Pennsylvania State Representative Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), former Michigan State Senator Tom Barrett (MI-07), West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore (WV-02), and Pennsylvania State Representative Rob Mercuri (PA-17) for seats in the U.S. Congress.

The early endorsements signal AFP Action’s willingness to back these candidates in primaries to ensure that voters have quality choices on the ballot in the 2024 general election.

AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento said:

“Electing strong candidates to Congress is critical to advancing good policies that will improve the lives of all Americans. AFP Action is mobilizing our grassroots network from coast to coast to help the strongest candidates win their 2024 primaries – and go on to win in the general election. AFP Action is proud to back these policy champions in their House races to help provide the new leadership and fresh ideas our country needs to move forward.”

AFP Action is getting involved in the upcoming election cycle earlier than ever to elect better candidates who are strong advocates for policies that will improve the lives of all Americans. AFP Action announced its first wave of U.S. House endorsements and U.S. Senate endorsements this summer.

To date this year, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has already reached out to 4.3 million potential Republican primary voters in key battleground states to understand what issues matter most to them and what they are looking for in candidates for state and federal office next year. AFP Action will acquire this data to bring new voters into the primary process.

In 2022, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

Background on AFP Action Endorsed Candidates:

Craig Riedel (OH-09)

Former State Representative Riedel is a champion of financial stewardship, supporting income tax reductions, opposing the gas tax, and supporting transparency and oversight in property taxes. In addition to his proven fiscal work, his fight for the expansion of educational opportunities demonstrates that his leadership is necessary to amplify freedom and opportunity for all Ohioans.

Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07)

As Republican Chair of the House Labor and Industry Committee, State Rep. Mackenzie has fought back against job-killing legislation and threats to small businesses while championing worker freedom and job creators when it comes to regulatory reform, taxes, and health care. In his eleven years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he’s been a reliable steward of taxpayer dollars and regularly champions legislation that would put important guardrails on government spending. Last year, Mackenzie was one of only 13 state representatives to earn an “A” on Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania’s annual voting scorecard.

Tom Barrett (MI-07)

As a former state senator, Tom Barrett championed Michigan taxpayers and worked hard for those seeking upward mobility. He has a record for voting for commonsense policies that control government spending, promote economic growth, and create opportunities for new and better-paying jobs. He’s also worked to eliminate government rules and regulations that impose unnecessary burdens on the businesses that provide jobs and contribute to their communities.

Riley Moore (WV-02)

State Treasurer Riley Moore is committed to fighting for common-sense solutions to create opportunity for all Americans. His advocacy for energy independence, as well as his leadership on behalf of individual choice and freedom, have proven that he will boldly advocate for policies that will improve the lives of West Virginians.

Rob Mercuri (PA-17)

State Representative Rob Mercuri has applied his knowledge of banking and finance to champion important regulatory and fiscal causes in Harrisburg. As soon as he was sworn into office he made every vote count by voting for reduced government spending, simpler tax codes, and more abundant domestic energy production.

New Ads in Tonight’s Republican Debate Urge Voters to Move Past Biden and Trump

AFP Action on August 23, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action is launching a major new ad buy during tonight’s Republican presidential debate urging Americans to turn the page on Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Airing in the first four early primary states – Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada – the ads running on cable and connected TV will point to the damage Joe Biden has done with complete control of Washington and make the case that Joe Biden will win again if Donald Trump becomes the Republican nominee.

WATCH: “TO BEAT JOE BIDEN, WE HAVE TO MOVE ON FROM DONALD TRUMP” [30s, 30s, 60s]

“I’m just so tired of it all. The drama and chaos of Donald Trump. It’s all about him, and not about us.

“The obsession with the 2020 election, revenge, and now the indictments. It’s exhausting.

“And none of it helps us beat Joe Biden.

“It doesn’t have to be like this.

“To beat Joe Biden, we have to move on from Donald Trump.”

AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento said:

“Joe Biden is hurting our country, and with Donald Trump on the ballot, Joe Biden will win again. Americans are calling out for a better choice. They’re ready to turn the page on the dysfunction and elect someone who can get back to advancing good policies that will improve peoples’ lives. AFP Action’s grassroots army is ready to help Americans break the downward spiral of our politics and put a better choice on the ballot next November. At tonight’s debate, we’re looking forward to seeing each of the candidates share how they intend to move our country forward and win in 2024.”

For more on what AFP Action wants to see from candidates in tonight’s debate, read the memo released yesterday from Emily Seidel, Senior Advisor to AFP Action and CEO at Americans for Prosperity.

To date this year, Americans for Prosperity has communicated with over 2.6 million potential Republican primary voters in key battleground states to understand what issues matter most to them and what they are looking for in candidates for state and federal office next year. AFP Action will acquire this data to bring new voters into the primary process and help elect better candidates. Last year, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

See AFP Action’s first waves of U.S. House endorsements and U.S. Senate endorsements, as well as the recent announcement that AFP Action has raised $76.3 million heading into the 2024 election cycle.

AFP Action Releases $1 Million Ad Buy in Early Primary States Urging Voters to Move Beyond Biden and Trump

AFP Action on August 2, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) released two new ads urging voters to move on from Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The digital and connected TV ads will total $1 million across the early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada.

Watch “Electability”

Will Republicans win this time?

Beating Joe Biden is the only way to get our country back on the right track.

Nominating Trump again would hand Democrats another win and ensure four more years of President Biden.

Republicans need a new leader, someone who will win the fight and get elected.

If we nominate Trump, Republicans lose and Biden wins.

Watch “Unelectable”

AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento said:

“We’ve seen the kind of damage Joe Biden can do with complete control of Washington. That’s why AFP Action is engaging earlier than ever in primaries – including the Republican presidential primary – to ensure that Americans have better choices in 2024. Voters are signaling urgency around choosing a Republican presidential candidate who can win the general election, make Biden answer for his failures, and get things done that will put America back on track. AFP Action is ready to help Americans turn the page and elect a better candidate who can lead our country forward.”

To date this year, AFP has already communicated with over 2.6 million potential Republican primary voters in key battleground states to understand what issues matter most to them and what they are looking for in candidates for state and federal office next year. AFP Action will acquire this data to bring new voters into the primary process and ensure that we elect better candidates.

In 2022, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

See yesterday’s announcement that AFP Action has raised $76.3 million, as well as AFP Action’s first waves of U.S. House endorsements and U.S. Senate endorsements.

New FEC Filing Shows AFP Action is Primed for Record-Breaking Impact in 2024

AFP Action on July 31, 2023

Announces $76.3 Million Raised in First Six Months of 2023 With $74.6 Million COH

Arlington, VA – With the country facing its most consequential election in a generation next year, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced today it has raised $76.3 million in the first six months of 2023, according its latest filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). With more than $74.6 million cash-on-hand, AFP Action is well-positioned to make a major impact across hundreds of critical races heading into the 2024 election.

“AFP Action is laser focused on advancing policies that will address America’s biggest challenges and to do that we are committed to helping the best candidates win in 2024,” AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento said today. “This means engaging in primaries earlier, bringing new voters into the political process and empowering millions of citizen activists to turn the page on the current political era. We are humbled by the tremendous financial support from our donors and grateful for the growing support for our millions of grassroots activists across the country. This FEC report is a reminder that AFP Action is the best resourced and most effective grassroots force in the country, and we are prepared to invest the resources needed to help elect the types of leaders America deserves next year.”

To date this year, AFP has already communicated with over 1.4 million potential Republican primary voters in key battleground states to understand what issues matter most to them and their families, and what they are looking for in candidates for state and federal office next year. AFP Action will acquire this data to bring new voters into the primary process and deploy its grassroots army to elect the best candidates.

While some organizations focus their resources on large-scale television ads, AFP Action leverages its unparalleled grassroots and data capabilities to take a targeted, layered approach to engagement that combines digital, mail, and one-on-one outreach. This method has proven highly effective and ensures the highest return on investment for each dollar spent. AFP Action is currently distributing mail and running several digital ads in the early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada:

Click Here to View “The Choice”

Click Here to View “Unelectable”

In the 2022 election, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email. And of the over 200 primary races that AFP and AFP Action engaged in, its endorsed candidates won more than 80 percent of those races. These are all key data points that the organizations are expected to exceed in 2024.

AFP Action has already announced a number of endorsements in key U.S. Senate and House races.

Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts in First Wave of Endorsements in 2024 U.S. Senate Races

AFP Action on July 19, 2023

LINCOLN, NE – In our most significant effort to date, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts in the 2024 election.

AFP Action is getting involved earlier than ever before in federal and state primaries to elect better candidates who are strong advocates for policies that will improve the lives of all Americans.

Nathan Nascimento, AFP Action Director issued the following statement: 

“Nebraskans have seen tremendous leadership from Ricketts from his time as Governor and during his first year in the U.S. Senate. AFP Action is proud to endorse him in his bid for re-election in the 2024 special election. He has worked hard to drive major economic progress reforms and will continue to be a fighting force for economic freedom and American energy abundance.

“Ricketts remains a strong voice for Nebraskans. We intend to put the full weight of AFP Action’s grassroots and capabilities behind him to ensure he is re-elected next November.”

BACKGROUND:

To date this year, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has reached out to 1.4 million potential new primary Republican and swing voters in the states of AR, AZ, IA, MI, NC, NH, NV, OH, PA, SC, and TN to find what issues matter most through door knocks and phone calls. AFP Action will acquire this data to bring new voters into the primary process and ensure that we elect better candidates.

In 2022, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Sam Brown in First Wave of Endorsements in 2024 U.S. Senate Races

AFP Action on July 19, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NV – In our most significant effort to date, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support for Sam Brown’s bid for the US Senate.

AFP Action is getting involved earlier than ever before in federal and state primaries to elect better candidates who are strong advocates for policies that will improve the lives of all Americans.

Ronnie Najarro, AFP Action-Nevada Senior Advisor issued the following statement: 

“AFP Action is proud to endorse Sam Brown in his bid for US Senate.

“Nevadans are facing unprecedented inflation and the cost of living continues to rise. Nevada deserves a senator who will tackle these everyday issues and not be a rubber stamp for their party bosses. Sam Brown is committed to advancing American energy abundance and economic prosperity when elected to the Senate. As a Purple Heart recipient for his service in the U.S. Army, he promises to be a prominent and leading advocate for veterans’ issues.

“We intend to put the full weight of AFP Action’s grassroots and capabilities behind him to ensure he is elected next November.”

BACKGROUND:

In 2022, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

Americans for Prosperity Action Announces First Wave of Endorsements in 2024 U.S. Senate Races

AFP Action on July 19, 2023

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its first wave of endorsements and encouragement of potential candidates to run for U.S. Senate in 2024. AFP Action is getting involved in the upcoming election cycle earlier than ever to elect better candidates who are strong advocates for policies that will improve the lives of all Americans.

AFP Action announced its support for U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, Retired U.S. Army Captain Sam Brown of Nevada, and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania to run for U.S. Senate in the 2024 election.

Nathan Nascimento, AFP Action Director, said:

“The last three election cycles have made it clear that if we want better policies from Washington, we need better candidates who can lead our country forward. AFP Action is prepared for an unprecedented election cycle engagement in 2024. We’ll be engaging in more primaries at every level of office and using our unmatched data capabilities to bring new voters into the political process. We are ready to deploy the strongest and most effective grassroots army in the country to change the outcome of critical races and elect champions for policies that will empower Americans.”

To date this year, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has reached out to 1.4 million potential new primary Republican and swing voters in the states of AR, AZ, IA, MI, NC, NH, NV, OH, PA, SC, and TN to identify what issues matter most through door knocks and phone calls. AFP Action will acquire this data to bring new voters into the primary process and ensure that we elect better candidates.

In 2022, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

AFP Action announced its first wave of endorsements in U.S. House races earlier this month.

Background on AFP Action Endorsed Candidates:

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska)

Pete Ricketts has a long track record of supporting Americans’ freedom to live their American Dream. He believes in keeping the size and cost of government down so that taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. On both health care and energy—two areas that continue to get more and more expensive—Ricketts believes in getting government out of the way to allow for more innovative solutions to bring costs down and offer more choices to Americans.

Retired U.S. Army Captain Sam Brown (Nevada)

Sam Brown has committed to advancing American energy abundance and economic prosperity when elected to the Senate. As a Purple Heart recipient for his service in the U.S. Army, coupled with his ongoing efforts to enhance veterans’ access to top-notch healthcare, Brown promises to be a prominent and leading advocate for veterans’ issues.

Dave McCormick (Pennsylvania)

Dave McCormick’s commitment to unleashing innovation and returning Washington to sound fiscal policy is exactly what’s needed in Washington. His business background and financial sense is complemented by an understanding that getting government out of the way—from everything from education to regulation–is crucial to empowering every American to live their American Dream.

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AFP-Action Signals Early Support for Dave McCormick Against Bob Casey for U.S. Senate

AFP Action on July 19, 2023

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP-Action) today announced its first wave of endorsements for U.S. Senate today.

Among the first wave was Dave McCormick, former Treasury Under Secretary for President George W. Bush. While McCormick has not announced his candidacy for Senate, AFP-Action announced early support for McCormick and signaled that its army of grassroots activists would be ready to support him should he launch a bid against Sen. Bob Casey Jr.

AFP-Action Senior Advisor Ashley Klingensmith gave the following statement after the endorsements were announced:

“Pennsylvania cannot have another term of Bob Casey rubber-stamping Biden’s big-government agenda. Pennsylvanians have seen enough from Casey to know that he’s not going to stand up to the status quo. They’ve have had enough of record-breaking spending, redistribution, and constraining regulation from Washington—and they’re the ones paying the price.

“That’s why we’re sending out the signal and encouraging Dave McCormick to enter this race and give the Keystone State the representation it needs in Washington.

“Should McCormick choose to run, he will have the backing and enthusiasm of our grassroots who are ready to send him to Washington.”

AFP-Action Director Nathan Nascimento also said, “This is an example of AFP Action getting involved earlier in the election cycle. We’re identifying strong candidates who have the qualities and principles we want to see representing Americans in Washington. Dave McCormick is one of those candidates.”

BACKGROUND:

In 2022, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

AFP Action-FL Denounces Rep. Crist’s Corporate Welfare Policies

AFP Action on September 2, 2022

Americans for Prosperity Action-Florida released the followed statement in response to Rep. Charlie Crist’s recent announcement regarding incentives for the film and television industry.

Americans for Prosperity Action-FL Endorses Even More State Legislative Candidates

AFP Action on August 29, 2022

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action-Florida today endorsed additional State House and Senate candidates. These endorsements bring AFP Action-FL’s total state legislative endorsements to 35.

“We’ve been active across the state for months,” said AFP Action-FL Senior Advisor Skylar Zander.

“Our activists have been knocking on doors and making phone calls,” he said. “And we’ve been targeting key voters in the mail and across social media to educate and turn them out for candidates who support policies that get government out of the way of hard-working Floridians.

“These additional legislative candidates understand the challenges Florida faces, and they will work to break down barriers that stand in the way of a strong economy, strong schools, and safe communities where families, businesses, and retirees can thrive,” Zander said.

AFP Action will leverage a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support endorsed candidates.

BACKGROUND

Rachel Plakon (HD-36)

When she takes office next year, Rachel Plakon will strongly advocate for lower taxes and tax reforms that improve the system and oppose any effort to impose new taxes on hard-working Floridians. She also understands that not all children learn the same way or struggle in failing schools. Plakon will work to empower parents with more education opportunities to better address their children’s unique learning needs. This includes policies that provide school choice for all, including Universal Education Savings Accounts.

State Rep. Lawrence McClure (HD-68)

Rep. Lawrence McClure has been a champion of policies that advance the interests of hard-working Floridians and break down barriers to work. This includes multiple votes to reform occupational licensing laws, which require certain workers to get a government permission slip before they can work. As a small business owner, McClure understands government regulations too often stand in the way of new jobs and economic growth. As a state lawmaker, McClure has worked to eliminate wasteful and burdensome regulations and to hold local governments accountable for the costs they impose on businesses.

State Rep. John Snyder (HD-86)

Rep. John Snyder has been a strong advocate of policies to expand education freedom, including Universal Education Savings Accounts and the expansion of charter schools. He also understands that when government regulates work—people suffer. That’s why he has repeatedly worked to reform occupational licensing laws that make it harder and more expensive to work and create new business opportunities. Snyder supported legislation to preempt local occupational licensing efforts and make it easier for military members to transfer their skills to the private sector.

Corey Simon (SD-03)

When Corey Simon takes office next year, he will work to advance health care policies that increase access to care at lower costs to consumers. He will also support efforts to expand telemedicine, which proved so valuable during the COVID pandemic. Simon’s non-profit work taught him the value of quality and innovative education. In the Senate, he will support public school open enrollment, Universal Education Savings Accounts, and public charter schools.

Jay Collins (SD-14)

Jay Collins is a decorated veteran committed to the principles of a free society. He supports health care choice and increasing accessibility by lowering barriers to access through expanded telehealth and price transparency. Collins will also empower parents with greater education freedom to provide the learning opportunities that best meet their children’s needs. These include supporting Universal Education Savings Accounts, public charter schools, and public school open enrollment.

ABOUT AFP ACTION

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability supported by a world-class data operation.

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Ciara Kennedy-Mercer at ciarakennedymercer@afpaction.com

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